Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 1/11/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-128) Predators (+106)

The Washington Capitals (27-10-4) are traveling to Bridgestone Arena on Saturday where they will play the Nashville Predators (13-21-7). The line on this contest has the Capitals at -128 while the Predators are coming in at +106. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 2-1 win over the Canucks in their previous contest . Washington amassed 14 penalty minutes for this matchup. The Capitals offense left a lot to be desired in the win. In addition, they had 2 power play attempts but weren't able to net one. For the game, they earned a goal on 2 of the 18 shots they put on net.

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Washington Capitals opponents have 127 power play opportunities (6th in hockey) and have tallied 21 goals in those chances. The Capitals have seen 1,135 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .906. Washington has attempted 1,144 shots and has a shooting percentage of 13.1%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 86 goals while having 122 when they are on offense. Washington steps onto the ice with 119 power play opportunities and they have added 28 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 23.53%. For the season, they have scored 58 points and their points percentage comes in at .707. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have racked up 150 goals (2nd in the league) on the year and have allowed 107.

The player in the crease for this game is Logan Thompson. The opposition has scored 313 goals versus Thompson in his career and his goals against average is 3.14. Thompson has participated in 124 matchups over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is at .913 in his 5,975 minutes in the crease. He has amassed a record of 73-34-13 and he was named the starter in 116 games. In his professional hockey career, Thompson is sitting with 69 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .595. Thompson has seen 3,603 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,290 saves.

When they took the ice last, Nashville faced off against the Flames in a matchup where the Predators took home the victory by a tally of 4-1. The Predators recorded 4 goals of the 28 shots on goal they took. They had 2 power play attempts in this one and recorded 2 out of those chances.

The Predators have tallied 77 goals at even strength and 23 goals (21st in professional hockey) while on the power play. Nashville has put up 1,193 shots (12th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.38%, while allowing the opposition 1,216 shots. On the campaign, the Nashville Predators have 100 goals, 33 points, as well as a points percentage of .402. They have permitted 128 goals to be scored by way of 108 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 118 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 19.49%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 84.00% on their oppositions 125 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.5%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Juuse Saros in goal. He has accounted for 10,518 stops out of 11,482 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .916. Saros is the owner of a lifetime mark of 191-136-38 and has been in net for 382 contests. He got the starting nod in 365 games and has accumulated 20,123 mins. Saros' percentage of quality starts is 59.7% and he has accumulated 218 quality starting assignments in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.87 goals/game and he has allowed 964 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Nashville (+106)

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